Airah
Girl name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Airah: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2020.
Airah is a name with a few possible origins, most often seen as a variant of the Arabic name Aira, meaning "respectable" or "honourable," or as a feminine form of Aire, which has roots in the Scottish Gaelic word for "watchful" or "vigilant." In a Scottish context, it also echoes the name of the River Ayr in Scotland, derived from a Brythonic word for "river" or "flowing water." There are no widely known famous bearers in history, though it has gained quiet popularity as a modern, melodic choice. Its similarity to the Scottish place name Ayr gives it a gentle, natural elegance that feels both contemporary and rooted in landscape.
Girl 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20203 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7803 babies
- Total births
- 9since 2020
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y